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Eugene, OR - USA

Hourly Salary drjobs

$ 38 - 59

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Department: Campus Planning & Facilities Management Utilities and Energy
Classification: Co-Generation Engineer
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $38.87 - $59.58 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

July 7 2025; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position submit a complete application that includes an online application cover letter and resume addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and describe any transferable skills you may have.

Department Summary

Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) is a vibrant unit within the Finance and Administration portfolio. CPFM is comprised of five departments and approximately 270 employees: Facilities Services Utilities & Energy Campus Planning Office of Sustainability and Design & Construction. CPFM is responsible for planning building maintaining and operating the infrastructure that supports the University. As stewards of a physical legacy CPFM enables the university community to achieve its potential by providing a campus that is safe clean beautiful inspiring and environmentally responsible.

CPFM values its commitment to collaboration service excellence diversity problem-solving and stewardship. CPFM takes pride in the campus ability to function seamlessly while fostering an environment for educational excellence.

Utilities and Energy (U&E) provides steam chilled water electricity and other district energy services to the University of Oregons main campus in Eugene Oregon. Our team is comprised of approximately 25 diverse and specialized staff including utility electricians co-generation engineers maintenance technicians and administrative staff. Our Central Power Station is staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week and 365 days a year. Major assets that we operate maintain and repair include:

o 10MW combined heat and power (CHP) plant
o 2 industrial natural gas fired boilers
o 7500 ton chilled water plant
o 3 million gallon thermal energy storage tank
o 6.5MW emergency power generation
o 4 miles of distribution tunnels with connections to more than 80 buildings
o Instrumentation and controls

We work closely with Design and Construction Facilities Services Safety and Risk Services the Sustainability Office Research and Innovation Information Services Housing and our local utility providers to deliver safe reliable cost and energy efficient utilities to the University of Oregon.

Position Summary

This position serves as the Utilities and Energy campus wide operator/dispatcher for the University of Oregon and acts a as the point of contact for utility distribution issues at the University of Oregon. This position will safely operate the UO steam plant which consists of two high-pressure saturated steam boilers with the combined capacity of 125000 lbs per hour; One Combined Cycle Co-Generation plant (CTG/HRSG) capable of generating 7.5 MW (Gas Turbine) and 65000 lbs of 600-psi steam: 3.5 MW (Steam Turbine). It will also operate the UO chilled water plant that consists of (5) electric centrifugal chillers with capacity of 7500 tons of cooling with the additional 3 million gallon thermal tank 18 cooling towers pumps and associated equipment. The operator is responsible for the distribution of the 12470 Volt electrical load to the UO campus buildings and will assist with configuring the plant to Island Mode if loss of power occurs from EWEB. The incumbent is responsible for regulating access providing training maintaining the operation and monitoring all work performed in the UO utility distribution tunnel system. This position monitors BAS (building automation system) alarms and controls within the UO steam plant and chiller plant and building HVAC system. The incumbent in this role must maintain the skills necessary for the ever-changing technology based automation systems by training and learning daily. The incumbent will be expected to complete preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on all power plant and building equipment.

Interactions/contacts:
Interactions/contacts occur daily with CPFM and the campus community in the course of performing work and responding to emergencies. This position works with electrical and maintenance staff within the Utilities and Energy Department on a daily basis. This position will also be in contact with outside contractors vendors and regulatory agencies (LRAPA and DEQ).

Decisions:
Position works as a member of a team. Decisions made by this position affect the entire University. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a continuous flow of electricity steam chilled water and other utilities to the University in normal and emergency situations. Additional job-related decisions may include: when to start or stop equipment interpreting equipment data and applying corrective actions.

Supervision:
Work is reviewed regularly by the Operations Supervisor to ensure it is performed efficiently safely and meets both expectations and applicable requirements. A performance appraisal is conducted annually.

Work Schedule:
This position works Non-Typical hours/shifts and is classified as Essential Personnel

Guidelines:
This position must work within the Federal State local and the University of Oregon rules and regulations including maintaining compliance with permits working within regulations and performing duties in a safe manner.

Special Requirement:
It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO drivers certification eligibility which includes maintaining an Oregon drivers license throughout employment in this position.

Minimum Requirements

Completed Boiler and Turbine Operator apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and experience to include knowledge of turbine generators centrifugal absorption chillers high pressure boilers and related technical systems involving electrical steam and refrigeration.

Position requires valid Oregon drivers license and acceptable driving record.

Professional Competencies

Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem solving and positive interactions.
Take initiative looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
Actively look for ways to improve the plant or procedures.
Pay close attention to detail.
Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
Model the highest ethical standards.
Provide superior customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating high pressured boilers of 100 psi or greater.
Experience operating Industrial chillers of 1000 tons or greater.
Experience operating steam turbines.
Experience working around high voltage equipment and lines.
Knowledge or some background with Gas turbines and heat recovery boilers.
Knowledge or some background with utility distribution ideally steam and chill water.
Knowledge or some background with maintenance of Boilers Chillers Air compressors DA Tanks RO units Pumps and valves.
Experience with software similar to Factory Talk Siemens PME software Milestone Cameras and CMMS software such as AiM.
Experience with Microsoft Word Excel Teams Outlook and Zoom Software.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or .

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here.

In compliance with federal law the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at

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